Chuo University: Statistics

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#1003 of 14,131 In the World
#234 of 5,830 In Asia
#55 of 719 In Japan
#2 of 8 In Hachioji
#247 of 1,008 For Robotics
Top50% For 22 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
21%
Enrollment
31,376
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Languages
Japanese

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate21%
Admissions RequirementsGraduation from high school or foreign equivalent, and entrance examination
Academic CalendarApril to February (April - August; September-February)
Enrollment31,376

We've calculated the 21% acceptance rate for Chuo University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Chuo University is a world-class research university with 7,758 scientific papers published and 100,750 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Materials Science, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Mathematics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Publications
7,758
Citations
100,750

Chuo University majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
2,324 / 25,662
Physics
1,958 / 32,589
Chemistry
1,651 / 26,443
Computer Science
1,234 / 7,556
Materials Science
1,084 / 10,990
Biology
625 / 14,436
Medicine
570 / 11,324
Environmental Science
557 / 6,733
Mathematics
520 / 4,317
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
456 / 3,174
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
426 / 5,728
Business
393 / 2,897
Economics
385 / 3,522
Computer Vision
284 / 1,972
Psychology
281 / 3,836
Optical Engineering
242 / 4,867
Condensed Matter Physics
229 / 3,846
Geology
217 / 2,613
Robotics
213 / 1,387
Automation and Control engineering
196 / 1,195
Quantum and Particle physics
179 / 5,621
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics
178 / 1,602
Atomic and Molecular physics
173 / 2,197
Pharmacy
155 / 3,406
Applied Mathematics
147 / 1,105
Astrophysics and Astronomy
137 / 6,437
Art & Design
131 / 744
Organic Chemistry
130 / 4,029
Geotechnical Engineering
119 / 2,004
Chemical Engineering
118 / 2,253
Demography
117 / 3,440
Inorganic Chemistry
117 / 3,541
Electronic Engineering
116 / 592
Statistics
108 / 777
Political Science
104 / 1,075
Cognitive Science
102 / 371
Nanotechnology
100 / 4,187
Theoretical Physics
96 / 1,329
Electrical Engineering
95 / 516
Geography and Cartography
88 / 477

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 55 464
1992 59 468
1993 71 578
1994 88 556
1995 81 623
1996 102 682
1997 105 743
1998 123 882
1999 104 1039
2000 154 1018
2001 162 1250
2002 180 1499
2003 212 2210
2004 189 2422
2005 168 2476
2006 200 2498
2007 235 2990
2008 262 3298
2009 332 3742
2010 351 4241
2011 385 4824
2012 345 5354
2013 480 6339
2014 440 7106
2015 502 7252
2016 505 7562
2017 542 7837
2018 655 8512
2019 660 9123
2020 583 10654
2021 483 11772
Academic rankings

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Chuo University.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design No No No
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine No No No
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Gakushi Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Cultural Studies, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Geography (Human), History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Literature, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Sociology
Shushi Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Cultural Studies, Economics, Education, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Geography (Human), History, Information Technology, Law, Literature, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Sociology
Hakase Business and Commerce, Economics, Education, Engineering, Law, Literature, Natural Sciences

Chuo University alumni

  1. Makoto Shinkai

    Makoto Shinkai
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1973-.. (age 50)
    Occupations
    film producerscreenwritervoice actornovelistfilm director
    Biography

    Makoto Niitsu, known as Makoto Shinkai (新海 誠, Shinkai Makoto), is a Japanese animator, filmmaker, author, and manga artist.

  2. Hiroyuki Nishimura

    Hiroyuki Nishimura
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1976-.. (age 47)
    Occupations
    businesspersontelevision personality
    Biography

    Hiroyuki Nishimura is a Japanese internet entrepreneur best known for being the founder of the most accessed Japanese message board, 2channel, and current administrator of 4chan. He is also a self-help author and TV personality. He is often known by his given name, hiroyuki (ひろゆき), which he uses, rendered intentionally in lowercase, both as a pen name and as a username.

  3. Hiroshi Abe

    Hiroshi Abe
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1964-.. (age 59)
    Occupations
    singeractormodeltelevision actor
    Biography

    Hiroshi Abe is a Japanese model and actor. He is known for his roles in Still Walking, Chocolate, and Godzilla 2000: Millennium.

  4. Hiroki Hasegawa

    Hiroki Hasegawa
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1977-.. (age 46)
    Occupations
    actortelevision actor
    Biography

    Hiroki Hasegawa, nicknamed Hasehiro-sama (ハセヒロ様), (born March 7, 1977 in Tokyo) is a Japanese stage, film, and television actor. Trained as a stage actor at the Bungaku-za after graduating from Chuo University, he first began to appear on Japanese TV in small roles in 2008, and then in films in 2011.

All 100 notable alumni

Chuo University faculties and divisions

Faculty : Commerce Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Finance, Marketing
Faculty : Economics Economics, Environmental Studies, Information Sciences, International Economics, Public Administration
Faculty : Law International Business, International Law, Law, Political Sciences
Faculty : Letters African Studies, American Studies, Arts and Humanities, Asian Studies, Chinese, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Education, English, English Studies, European Studies, History, Japanese, Literature, Native Language, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Western European Studies
Faculty : Policy Studies Cultural Studies, Political Sciences
Faculty : Science and Engineering Applied Chemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Mathematics, Measurement and Precision Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Physics, Telecommunications Engineering
Graduate School : Commerce Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Economics, Finance, Marketing
Graduate School : Economics Economic and Finance Policy, Economics, International Economics
Graduate School : International Accounting Accountancy, Environmental Management, Finance, International Business
Graduate School : Law Commercial Law, Criminal Law, International Law, Law, Public Law
Graduate School : Law Commercial Law, Criminal Law, International Law, Law, Private Law, Public Law
Graduate School : Letters African Studies, American Studies, Asian Studies, Chinese, Cultural Studies, Education, English, English Studies, French, German, History, Japanese, Literature, Native Language, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Western European Studies
Graduate School : Policy Studies Asian Studies, Business Administration, Development Studies, Economic and Finance Policy, Economics, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Management, Social Studies
Graduate School : Public Policy Political Sciences, Public Administration
Graduate School : Science and Engineering Applied Chemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Measurement and Precision Engineering, Physics, Telecommunications Engineering
Graduate School : Strategic Management Business Administration, Commercial Law, Human Resources, Management, Marketing
Research Division : Accounting Research Accountancy
Research Division : Business Research Business and Commerce
Research Division : Comparative Law in Japan Comparative Law
Research Division : Cultural Science Cultural Studies
Research Division : Economic Research Economics
Research Division : Health and Sports Science Health Sciences, Sports
Research Division : Policy and Cultural Studies Cultural Studies, Political Sciences
Research Division : Science and Engineering Engineering, Natural Sciences
Research Division : Social Sciences Social Sciences

General information

Alternative names 中央大学
Founded 1885
Accreditation Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA)

Location and contacts

Address Tama Vampus 742-1 Higashinakano
Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, 192-0393
Japan
City population 576,000

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